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Cairo prosecution renews detention of Old Cairo district’s head over bribing
ACA previously revealed suspect was arrested over allegedly receiving EGP 1m
Al-Sisi to open Al Fattah Al Alim Mosque, ‘The Nativity of Christ’ cathedral on Sunday
Cathedral is largest in Middle East, it will also host Coptic Christmas mass on 6 January
Pompeo to start Mideast tour on Tuesday, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia
US Secretary of State to meet Egyptian leaders, address key regional issues, counterterrorism, economic cooperation
Court frees Mubarak-era chief of staff Zakaria Azmy
Azmy was one of Mubarak’s closest aides
Egypt’s Christians to celebrate Christmas amid heavy security presence
President congratulates expat celebrators, wishing new year brings more safety, stability to Egypt
Al-Sisi stresses significance of Egyptian-Palestinian historical relations
Abbas hailed Cairo efforts in facilitating reconciliation efforts
Leading Al-Qaeda militant Jamal Al-Badawi targeted in Yemen air strike
He was convicted of plotting, taking part in several Al-Qaeda-related bombings in 2004
Performance of constructions on GERD reached 80%, says Ethiopian Water Minister
Structure likely to become Africa’s largest hydropower dam, with capacity of 6,450MW upon completion
Madbouly follows-up on updates of establishing Tanzania’s Stiegler’s Gorge dam
Arab Contractors, Sewedy Electric, form alliance which won constructing project deal
Al Azhar’s Grand Imam visits Coptic Cathedral to pay tribute to Pope Tawadros II on Christmas season
Lawsuit filed against Salafi cleric Yasser Borhami for posting edict prohibiting Muslims from congratulating Copts on Christmas
Egypt condemns Manchester’s terror attack
3 people suffered knife injuries when unidentified man lunged at them
Al-Sisi, Trump address enhancing cooperation, latest updates in Middle East
In phone call, both emphasised significance to continue coordination in favour of restoring regional stability
Education Ministry starts investigation over stripping female student in her school
Student’s mother filed a complaint at Qaliubiya’s Directorate of Education
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Arab countries see Israel as ‘ally’ against Iran: Netanyahu
Hamas called on Arab states to support Palestinian cause instead of “opening doors for Israeli occupation”
Protesters renew march before presidential palace despite restrictions
Al-Bashir expressed on Sunday his full satisfaction with performance of police in Sudan
Terrorism against Egypt decreased in 2018 compared with previous years: SIS
Only 8 terror attacks occurred during year
Terror attacks hit Manchester, Tokyo in New Year’s Eve
Three people stabbed in Manchester, nine were injured in Tokyo
Egypt partakes in ‘Red Wave 1’ naval drills in Red Sea
Exercises aim to improve forces’ capabilities, develop commanders, officers’ skills
Foreign Ministry follows-up detention of Egyptian fishermen in Iran
Egyptian authorities are coordinating with Iranian counterparts to prepare their release
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Al-Sisi issues decree to establish higher committee to confront sectarian issues
President’s advisor for security, counterterrorism affairs to head committee
Al-Sisi emphasises necessity to continue establishment of national megaprojects
President met prime minister, reviewed cabinet’s efforts in implementing new urban projects
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wins elections
At least 16 people were reported to have been killed in violence among rival’s supporters
7 defendants accused of human trafficking to face trial on 19 January
NCCM reported case to prosecution, after child’s kidney was illegally removed
Russia, Turkey reach ‘understanding’ over cooperation in Syria
Senior officials of both countries agreed on “fighting terrorism, liberating Syria”
Hamas asserts its non-intervention in Egypt’s internal affairs, denies Mubarak’s testimony
Past ruler was testifying in ‘Prison Break’ case where onetime President Mohamed Morsi is standing trial
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Parliament to organise conference to discuss renewal of religious discourse
Conference aims to find unified pith for renewal of religious rhetoric to be followed by all religious institutions
Op-ed review: Denouncing attack on Vietnamese tourists
A Friday bus explosion in Giza killed four including three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian tour guide while about a dozen others were injured. A roadside bomb exploded as the bus was passing through a street near Egypt’s pyramids area. Editor-in-chief of the private Al-Shorouk newspaper Emad El-Din Hussein highlighted the timing of the attack, …
Interior Minister meets security chiefs to safeguard New Year’s Eve, Christmas celebrations
Tawfik asserted ministry’s keenness to maintain protection, stability
Supreme Media Council to observe media coverage of Egyptian press on Al-Haram’s bus attack
Families of Vietnamese tourists killed or wounded in bus attack arrived in Cairo on Sunday
UN calls on Sudan to investigate casualties amid protests
Egypt’s foreign minister, intelligence chief, head to Khartoum for talks with Sudanese officials